Emika was born in the United Kingdom, of Czech heritage. As a young woman … Read Full Bio ↴Emika was born in the United Kingdom, of Czech heritage. As a young woman she studied classical piano and composition. She waitressed to save up for her first Apple Mac and copy of Logic while living in Bristol, as the city transitioned from d&b to dubstep.

Now a Berlin resident, Emika currently works as a sound designer for Native Instruments. In 2010 she began making field recordings at Berghain, a sample library which she gave to all the resident producer/DJs to make music from. The resulting compilation of music became the club's label, Ostgut Ton's anniversary release, called 'Fünf'.

Emika's eponymous debut album was released by Ninja Tune on October 2011.

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Searching
Emika Lyrics

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Last night I met someone holding all the things that I once had,
I fought deep to fight my feelings but my green eyes let me down.
I lost everything I made!
And now my jealousy makes way.
I'm a searcher once again...

On the fence,
Off the record,

I contemplate my battles won.
Ain't no one standing in my way!
Oh just me, oh just me and my fears...

Last night I met someone holding all the things that I once had,
I fought deep to fight my feelings but my green eyes let me down.
I lost everything I made!
And now my jealousy makes way.
I'm a searcher once again...

The sun ain't shining!
She shines on the other side,
On the other side from me.
Make a mistake.
Make a mistake, and keep walking.
On the other side from me, on the other side...

Shhh... look into my eyes,
Tell me where your thoughts come from.
Shhhh... bitch, look into my eyes,
Tell me if I got this wrong.
Eyes... Eyes...
Look into my eyes,
Tell me where your thoughts,
Tell me where your thoughts,
Tell me where your thoughts,
Tell me bitch.
Look into my eyes,
Tell me if I got this wrong.

I lost everything I made!
And now my jealousy makes way.
I'm a searcher once again...
I lost everything I made!
And now my jealousy makes way.
I'm a searcher once again...

Eyes... Eyes...
Look into my eyes,
Tell me where your thoughts,
Tell me where your thoughts,
Tell me where your thoughts,
Tell me bitch.
Look into my eyes,
Tell me if I got this wrong.

Shhhh... bitch, look into my eyes,
Tell me if I got this wrong.
Tell me if I got this bitch?
Tell me if I got this wrong?

Tell me if i got this wrong bitch.
Tell me if i got this wrong.

Overall Meaning

The song 'Searching' by Emika is a beautifully crafted composition that speaks of the singer's search for her lost possessions and her struggle with jealousy. The opening lines of the song convey that Emika had recently met someone who had all the things she once possessed, and even though she tried fighting her feelings, her jealousy got the better of her. Emika confesses that she had lost everything she had made, and now her jealousy has resurfaced, making her a searcher once again. The second verse of the song is more introspective, as Emika contemplates her past battles and acknowledges that the only thing standing in her way is her fears.

The chorus of the song is the most powerful part of the composition, as Emika sings about losing everything she had made and how her jealousy has resurfaced. She repeats the lines, "Eyes... Eyes... Look into my eyes, Tell me where your thoughts, Tell me where your thoughts, Tell me where your thoughts, Tell me bitch. Look into my eyes, Tell me if I got this wrong" multiple times, emphasizing her desperation to know the truth and her willingness to fight her fears.

'Searching' is a very personal song, and Emika's lyrics leave room for interpretation, as the singer's search for her lost possessions can be symbolic of any lost or missed opportunity in life. The song's melancholic sound and emotional vocals convey the singer's pain and vulnerability, making it a unique and memorable track.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I met someone holding all the things that I once had,
Someone I met last night had everything that I lost, which made me envious.

I fought deep to fight my feelings but my green eyes let me down.
I struggled hard to suppress my jealousy but my eyes betrayed me.

I lost everything I made!
I lost all of my achievements and possessions.

And now my jealousy makes way.
My envy takes over and controls me.

I'm a searcher once again...
I am lost and searching for something that I lost.

On the fence, Off the record, I contemplate my battles won.
I am undecided and keeping my thoughts to myself while reflecting on my past victories.

Ain't no one standing in my way! Oh just me, oh just me and my fears...
I am not confronted by anyone except my own fears which hinder me from moving forward.

The sun ain't shining! She shines on the other side, On the other side from me.
I feel lost and hopeless because the person or thing that brings me joy is out of reach.

Make a mistake. Make a mistake, and keep walking. On the other side from me, on the other side...
I need to accept my mistakes and move on, even though the person or thing that I long for is still unreachable.

Shhh... look into my eyes, Tell me where your thoughts come from.
Listen to me closely and honestly tell me what you are thinking.

Shhhh... bitch, look into my eyes, Tell me if I got this wrong.
Listen to me closely and tell me if what I'm saying is incorrect.

Eyes... Eyes... Look into my eyes, Tell me where your thoughts, Tell me where your thoughts, Tell me where your thoughts, Tell me bitch. Look into my eyes, Tell me if I got this wrong.
I am insisting that you look directly into my eyes and reveal your thoughts and feelings, and for you to correct me if I misunderstand.

Tell me if I got this wrong bitch. Tell me if I got this wrong? Tell me if i got this wrong bitch. Tell me if i got this wrong.
I am being persistent in asking you to correct me if I have misunderstood, even if I come across as rude.

I lost everything I made! And now my jealousy makes way. I'm a searcher once again...
The repetition of these lines emphasizes how the singer is feeling lost and envious, and how it led to them searching once again.

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